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1. uphold
verb. ['əpˈhoʊld'] keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last.
Synonyms
- go along
- persevere
- hold on
- restart
- keep up
- sustain
- bear on
- prolong
- go on
- keep
- mummify
- persist
- go forward
- hold
- hang on
- resume
- maintain
- proceed
- perpetuate
- preserve
- hang in
- continue
- carry on
Antonyms
- disprove
- deny
- stifle
- shorten
Etymology
- upholden (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Uphold
- uncontrolled
- decontrolled
- undersold
- controlled
- withhold
- patrolled
- oversold
- fourfold
- foretold
- extolled
- consoled
- untold
- unsold
- unfold
- twofold
- strolled
- resold
- remold
- outsold
- machold
- enrolled
- enfold
- cajoled
- behold
- scold
- paroled
- ahold
- wold
- vold
- tolled
Example sentences of the word uphold
1. Verb, base form
As long as his will meets the legal requirements in his state, the court will uphold it.
2. Verb, past tense
These representatives uphold the state's Constitution, and vote on changes to the Constitution when amendments are needed.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Employers must take care to make sure that they uphold child support laws in distribution of wages or severance.
4. Noun, singular or mass
What kind of ethics does the school uphold?
2. uphold
verb. ['əpˈhoʊld'] stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals.
Synonyms
- defend
- support
Antonyms
- recede
- refrain
- lose
Etymology
- upholden (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. uphold
verb. ['əpˈhoʊld'] support against an opponent.
Synonyms
- maintain
- confirm
- vindicate
- reassert
Antonyms
- unclasp
- let go of
- invalidate
- negate
Etymology
- upholden (Middle English (1100-1500))